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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,606, 625,976.34 and 246,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,606, 625,976.34 and 246,875.16 is: 340,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,606 : 625,976.34 = 246,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,606/625,976.34 = 246,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,606x = 625,976.34 × 246,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,606x = 154,538,009,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,538,009,093.71/453,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,687.75

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